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  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    The Crown Of Creation

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,429 views

    Each day’s work of Creation closes with the divine evaluation, “it was good.” Only the work of the sixth day, on which the Lord created humanity, earned ultimate approval—“very good.”

    THE CROWN OF CREATION Genesis 1–2 “God saw all that He had made, and it was very good” (Gen. 1:31). Each day’s work of Creation closes with the divine evaluation, “it was good.” Only the work of the sixth day, on which the Lord created humanity, earned ultimate approval—“very good.” Overview God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Of You Shall Betray Me

    Contributed by James May on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    I can hear these words of Jesus ring through every gathering of his people. There is always a chance that someone will begin to walk in the shoes of Judas unless we stay close to Jesus.

    ONE OF YOU SHALL BETRAY ME by Pastor James May Matthew 26:20-23, "Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Six Hundred Threescore And Six..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,572 views

    Look closely at the closest associations in your life, for that is the direction you are heading. Hopefully those you associate with are saved. If not then you should be aware of the dangers ahead. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction Man has always been intruiged with the message & often times mystery of Revelation 13:18. As a Christian, one might be tempted to say, "It isn’t that hard to understand.." Well, Yes and No. To better comprehend the interpretation of Revelation 13 we have to study the whole text. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ashamed

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    A close look at how often we can feel ashamed of the gospel, ashamed of our brothers and sisters because we loose sight of the fact that we are to stand unashamed as Gods Army.

    I heard the story of a man, (an alcoholic, drug addict) a bum. He was saved but the hard life he had lived showed on his face. He saw a woman getting into a limousine and felt the need to witness to her. She was appalled at him. She said, "You should be ashamed of yourself". He said, "Mam, I’m am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Brian B avatar

    The End Is Near ( And It's Just The Beginning)

    Contributed by Brian B on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,749 views

    In this sermon, I'll demonstrate that there is an end! I’ll show when it will be! What it will be like! also if the end is just the beginning, what is it the beginning of? ends with a closing challenge!

    *disclaimer.. I was a Nazarene pastor at the time of this writing. I have since changed some of my positions but I will leave this sermon here. Brian Then end is near! (And it’s just the beginning!) (This is an original sermon. any similarities are coincidental. most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unity, Worship And Relying On God In Hard Times.

    Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,580 views

    in hard times bring Christians close to share with you and intercede for you. worship from beginning to end and always trust God’s way! speak the name of Jesus in the face of the enemy!!

    You know how you can get excited about something, so much that when you try to tell people all about it, it just comes out as over excitement?!?!?! Well, I’m excited about this chapter, it’s really cool. So I’ve tried my best to make this part a ’preach’ that’s will be understood, and that it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Doesn't Want To Hear It Series

    Contributed by Ken Osso on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    This is the first of a two-part series on the parable of the lost son. Heading into the New Year, this first message looks closely at the story of the lost son and the good news we have of a fresh start.

    When God Doesn’t Want to Hear It Luke 15:11-32 I sat at my desk staring blankly at the screen with a bit of a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I didn’t know exactly where to begin, and I wasn’t even sure God wanted to hear it. I had just scrolled through the pages of a Word document where ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Joy Of Serving God

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 72,763 views

    Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power,

    The JOY of serving God Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power, the person, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Abraham Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 19, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,414 views

    As we come to the close of the life of Abraham, we are once again given a wonderful lesson from this man’s life on how we can face end with wonderful Christian virtues

    Following In the Footsteps of Faith ABRAHAM GATHERED TO HIS PEOPLE Genesis 25:5-10 Intro: These verses record the end of a great life! Abraham was taken from among a pagan people and made the Father of the Faithful. He was taught the harsh lessons of faith and obedience. He suffered for God and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mother Hunger

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 21, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,700 views

    When we study the mothering side of God, we discover a God who yearns for intimacy with us. This Holy One longs to be close to his people as a mother longs to be with her child.

    Mother Hunger Isaiah 66:7-13 Last week we looked at God as our Father, and for everyone here that’s not a very hard concept to get your head around. We have heard it, read it, and even sung it. While we are comfortable with talking about God as a father, many of us may break out in a sweat at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Way

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,807 views

    Helps close the distance between the Passover and Communion. Communion reminds us that God provided a new Exodus in Jesus - a way to get us out of Egypt and to get Egypt out of us!

    A New Way Matthew 26:26-28 26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Kind Of Day Will I Make Today?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 6, 2016
     | 5,589 views

    Listen closely, life is about choices. Your decisions will build a good day or a bad. You determine the mood that you will walk in... Consider the choices Sister Job and Job made.

    WHAT KIND OF DAY WILL I MAKE THIS DAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LISTEN? WHAT DO YOU HEAR? The other day my wife corrected me for something she heard me say. My wife and I were discussing the movie: WAR ROOM. I DID NOT SAY WHAT SHE HEARD... What I said was not near what she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Travailing To Prevail

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 19, 2015
     | 27,696 views

    We are called to fervent prayers over any difficult situation in our lives. Prayer will open closed doors, pull down satanic oppositions and barriers and give victory on every side.

    TRAVAILING TO PREVAIL Study Text: James 5:16-18 Jam 5:16 Confess faults to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. Jam 5:17 Elijah was a man of like passion as we are. And he prayed earnestly that it might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles La Porte avatar

    The Shepherd & The Sheep 1 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017
     | 7,082 views

    The Promise For His Sheep: Jesus calls us to a similarly close relationship with Him where we instantly recognize His voice (and it doesn’t take 25 years either)

    The Shepherd & The Sheep The Promise For His Sheep John 10:1-11 Recognizing Yvonne’s voice… I can hear her call me “Charless” and I don’t need to see her, I don’t need to be looking at her to know without any doubt that its Yvonne… Jesus calls us to a similarly close relationship with Him where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kamalanathan Francis avatar

    Knowing The Lord For Strength Series

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Mar 10, 2022
     | 1,838 views

    Knowing the Lord is closely associated with being strong in life. Beginning from Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Joshua and till the disciples of Jesus Christ, are known for being bold and strong in times of trouble.

    Whether you live today as a victim or warrior, God is beside you to give you assurance for a bright future, if you are willing. The future brightness comes with one condition, that you know the Lord as it should be. Believers as much as they the rites and participation routine of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible